Ilpunji Sushi House

Above average sushi at a reasonable price. The rice on the maki rolls is thin, which I appreciate. The quality is on par to Gals sushi on Highway 7/​Warden. I ordered an 18 piece maki set for $ 13.95 for dinner. I went another time for lunch and was amazed that their bento box specials are so affordable. For $ 12.99 my lunch order included 16 pieces of maki, tempura shrimp/​veg, tofu, rice, noodles, salad and miso soup. My only complaint is the spicy salmon and tuna rolls are filled with more panko crumbs instead of fish. I prefer Osaka on McCowan but I will definitely be back to this restaurant since it is so reasonably priced.

Ate here yesterday … ordered the sushi sashimi combo $ 32 shared it with my husband and myself. Tasty sushi, quick seating … but the reason I give this place a 3 star is because I had the worst runs ever. I think the sushi might have had bacteria or just not kept as fresh or safe I do not know. I mean, I did not feel like I was going die but that evening after dinner when I got into bed, I was awaken by real bad stomach aches and rushes to the toilet and was stuck there for a good 1hr. I probably won’t come back here again even though I use to come here with family 2 years ago. I would give this place a 4 star later if improved. P. s. the tempura batter wasn’t good. It was hard and tough to eat the tempura when it should be soft and fluffy.

I consider Markham to have the highest sushi-​per-​capita ratio in Ontario. Every other block has an AYCE or sushi house somewhere.
In other words, Ilbunji sushi house (why is this misspelt on Unilocal?) has serious competition, and pales in comparison.
We went for lunch and had their lunch specials:
3 regular rolls combo — $ 11.95
Ilbunji combo B (5 sashimi pieces, 4 sushi pieces and one regular roll) — $ 11.95
Each came with miso soup, korean jap chae, and salad.
The prices are reasonable I suppose. $ 12 for lunch is pretty good, except that for $ 3 more, you can get AYCE lunch… But it’s not fair to compare AYCE with a la carte.
My biggest problem is the quality of the sushi at Ilbunji.
Their soft shell crab roll is terrible. It’s practically all flour.
The salmon and avocado is mostly avocado.
The spicy salmon is passable, similar to T&T sushi.
Sashimi doesn’t look good, nor does it taste good. Definitely not fresh.
I mentioned previously in this review that it isn’t fair to compare la carte sushi with AYCE sushi. I still stand by that. A la carte is supposed to be better right? Wrong! Kiku, Kaka, Yangs, Matsuda, all easily have better sushi than Ilbunji.
Don’t come here. It’s a waste. Go to Osaka or Gal’s instead.

Dined-​in here yesterday for lunch. The sushi didn’t taste too fresh this time :/​. I got the Sushi A combo which was 9 pieces of nigiri sushi, 6 piece salmon maki, glass noodles, salad, and miso soup ($ 10.95).
I’m disappointed b/​c last time I got take-​out, it tasted fresher.
Also, their chairs were hard af — no cushioning :/​.
I’m going to have to try a different sushi place next time — i. e osaka sushi

They have great lunch deals (~$ 10)!! Dinner is also reasonably priced shared. I shared the Ilbunji boat with a friend and the portion was perfect. The fish is fresh and I especially love the spicy salmon, and dynamite rolls!
Even for take out lunch they give you a full portion of jap chae, green salad and miso soup. The service is also polite which is a nice change for a lot of these no frills sushi joints in Markham. Will definitely be back for the take out lunch!

I’ve been going to this sushi restaurant for years now. They’ve had slight tweaks in their recipes, but I always leave satisfied. Go there during lunch, because they have many affordable food options.

For what it’s worth, I suppose this place is a considerable option for its lunch combos if you’re desperate for Japanese food and in the area. With my parents, we ordered two cooked bento boxes ($ 9 ea) and one chirashi ($ 11).
To start off, the quality of the sashimi was downright shameful. The piece of red tuna that we got was an inedible cut of the fish — it was tough and had a muscular section throughout that made it impossible to chew apart. The other, more opaque, fish was equally disappointing because it was not fresh and carried an unpleasant odour and taste. The salmon and white tuna were just mediocre. This was unfortunate to find because I quite enjoyed that they provided seaweed salad in the chirashi.
The only relative «redeeming factor» of our meal was the cooked bento boxes. The bulgogi was tender and saucy, and came with plenty of cooked bean sprouts and other vegetables. The chicken teriyaki, however, was just alright. The chicken itself wasn’t that tender but because it was thinly sliced, it maintained its moisture and was also complimented by the teriyaki sauce. I liked that the bento boxes also came with salad, a deep fried tofu, and 4 small pieces of california roll.
Overall, service was very poor. My parents and I got seated into one of the secluded booths which we at first thought «yay! Jackpot!» but soon realized «dang it, we have to hunt down the waitresses ourselves» as not ONE waitress EVER came in to check on us for more tea/​missing utensils/​the bill.
I mean, the prices here aren’t the cheapest around for subpar quality sushi so I don’t anticipate coming back anytime soon.

I had no idea there was a sushi restaurant in the plaza (other than Tenon Vegetarian Sushi). I was quite skeptical upon entering this cozy restaurant as the décor is quite dated and it was quiet (~3 other tables).
We ordered the small sushi (~23pc?) which includes 6 pieces of spicy salmon roll and the rest sushi, the price was about $ 22. Overall, the service was great and the price for what you get is very reasonable, I will definitely be returning!
We were served miso soup, salad and a bowl of jap chae to start. The sushi was delicious and the portion was alright for two people.
What I do like is that the menu offers a large variety of sushi/​sashimi combinations to fit every price range.
We were given two slices of watermelon when getting our bill.

I come here frequently since it’s not too far from home and helps with my fix on sushi.
They have changed the menu a bit, they have a create your own bento, which is what I always get because it’s hard to pick just one item.
It’s always pretty quiet in here everytime we come, today was a little better with a couple of other tables. I find the prices pretty fair and the quality pretty good. Perhaps there are too many choices around the area.
The service is pretty good, although they don’t always come to top up your tea cup.
There give every person complementary salad and miso soup and a plate of Jap Chae to start, which is always a nice touch since some restaurants only give salads if you order their combo dinner meals.
Got the bento for 21.95 to share with my boyfriend. Came with one choice from the kitchen and 2 choices from the sushi bar.
Got salmon teriyaki from the kitchen, fairly nice size served on a bed of cooked bean sprouts. 11 piece Sashimi and rolls (you can pick 2). Got spider roll and spicy salmon roll. The rolls are really good, barely any rice and packed with filling. The sashimi were 6 pieces of salmon, 2 snapper, 1 tuna, 1 white butter fish and 1 shrimp. They were decent in size and thickness.
At the end of the meal they usually give you a fruit with the bill. Sometimes it’s oranges, today it was watermelon.
Definitely a nice place to go if you want a quiet sit down with plenty of choices.

I ordered the 65 pcs of $ 50 party tray for take-​out & I was not disappointed.
This is honestly a first; usually the fishie on top is barely covering the rice but the sushi from Ilpunji was thick and at least half the size LONGER than the rice pieces?!
The sashimi was sliced thick and fresh.
All the rolls lived up to par even if some-​what average; there was a nice rice to fish balance — there’s a nice chunk of sashimi wrapped with a thin layer of rice.
Definitely worth the price.

Nice small and cozy. Not the best sushi but it’s great value, especially if you order sets. Good for students and it’s quick! And the food tastes good! Nothing fancy, just a good meal.
Mostly, I just order pick up with friends and it’s super quick. Orders are ready within minutes so if I wanted to pick up earlier, I can. Sushi comes with a side of miso soup and glass noodles. The soup is too salty and tastes very very pre made, but I just don’t drink it. The noodles are interesting :)

3.5 stars
if you’re getting take out, order ahead! service is insanely quick: we placed the order as i started my car, and it was ready by the time we arrived, within 20 minutes, not even. platters come with a sizeable side of chapchae (which is actually pretty good; no veggies though), for both dine-​in and take out.

Came here around 2:00pm on a Monday, Not many customers probably only me.
The food was quick, the service was excellent they are always attentive.
I wouldn’t say it is that good… but it is better than some places and they have been here for a long time, although i think the owners might have changed, i’m not sure.
The sashimi tasted decent, Thin slices, decent quantity. The tofu tasted ok! The salad on the other hand wasn’t that good honestly I think they got a bit cheap back then they would give you sushi in replace of that salad spot but now. nope. Back then they also gave you edamme beans, but not anymore~~
Overall– good
and i will be back !

Came here for dinner.
I thought the prices were high at first but after looking at all the food they give you I would say its a decent price for what you get. I thought in all the dishes the sashimi was sliced to look very large but its actually sliced thin. Also thought the sashimi could have been a bit more fresh. I like my sashimi cold to the touch. The meals also came with miso soup, salad and a large bowl of glass noodles to share.
Tempura Bento Box $ 12.95 — sushi, fried tofu, fried dumplings, white rice, tempura shrimp and sweet potato. Everything tasted good, but the tempura shrimp and way too much batter.
Bulgogi Bento Box $ 16.95 — sushi, sashimi, beef, and white rice. The beef was tender and had a nice sweet sauce.
Korean Rib Bento Box $ 17.95 — sushi, sashimi, Korean ribs and white rice. There were like seven pieces of sliced ribs and also nicely sauced. They were also pretty soft which made the meat even more yummy.
Service was efficient. English is definitely not the waitresses first language but they understand what you request.
3.5 stars

I love this place!
It’s very cozy and I adore the Japanese rooms, it offers much privacy and comfort.
The food is delicious and prepared very well, service is always with a smile.
I would recommend the lunch bento boxes, they’re inexpensive and you get a lot out of the combo!

Solid, if not spectacular, but the price and taste of the food are more than good enough to make me return here.
We had the lunch special here, for a sliver under 8 bucks you can get an assortment of bento boxes. Mine was the tempura bento box, with two large shrimps, one onion ring so large you can use it as a hula hoop, a few pieces of yam, and a broccoli. This is complemented with 4 California rolls, a fried tofu, miso soup and salad to start. HOW CAN THIS GO WRONG?
Simply put, it didn’t. The food was very tasty and fresh (I especially liked the sweet taste of the tempura dipping sauce… many places I go to have it extremely plain which I’m not a fan of), the service was friendly and attentive (we found out it was our server’s first day in Canada… imagine that!), and the place had that kitschy overly-​Japanese wood décor that I imagine was popular around the GTA during the 1980s and 1990s.
Actually, as an aside, this is another odd thing as I haven’t found a single Japanese restaurant in the Asian countries that I’ve visited that has all these forcefully Japanese-​like décor (featuring a picture of the exact same scowling samurai man reminiscent of E. Honda’s background stage in Street FIghter II), but I found that I’ve grown to be quite fond of this fake Japanese interior style.
They also had another excellent offer: buy any two rolls (including a delicious Tempura Roll that normally is $ 5.95) during weekday lunchtimes and get them for $ 6.95 total, including salad and soup. Fan-​freakin-​tastic.
One thing I don’t get is that the logo of the restaurant has the Ichiban Sushi House logo, but it calls itself Ilpunji. I don’t understand these naming customs anymore. And nor do I care. JUST GIMME MORE $ 8 TEMPURA!!!

3.5 stars
I believe this place offers the best value for lunch. I know a handful of places that offers the same price point for lunch but their quality is much lower. Bf had the Kalbi lunch and it was great (shown in pictures). I stole a piece of kalbi and it has good beefy flavor with a hint of sweetness. Love it has such strong grill marks without being dry or bitter.
I’m a huge salmon freak so naturally I ordered a Chirashi with only salmon. Glad they didn’t give me a fuss or said I would be charged extra or whatever. The salmon was really fresh and the slices were well portioned. For $ 8.95 it’s definitely good value.
This place seems like a pretty popular place for take out. When I was here for lunch there’s like 8 or 9 people coming in for take out. This place is quite small so come here early to avoid lineups.
They sell salmon by the pound, so for salmon lovers (like myself) it’s a good option for take out.

This place has good selection of lunch bentos.
The miso soup is too salty. I liked the jap chae and edamame beans. Dessert is oranges.
I recommend the Yakiniku bento — the beef is very tender in a special sweet sauce, cooked with zucchini, bean sprouts, onions and sometimes green pepper. It comes with rice, fried tofu (the batter is not good), 3 small california rolls and 1 each of white fish and salmon sashimi (served warm/​room temperature) and salad.
The kalbi is good as well — nice grill flavor. The sashimi is average.

Came here today with a few of my friends for dinner. It’s a Korean-​owned Japanese restaurant, so you’re going to have selections ranging from normal sushi to bulgogi.
They gave us some banchans, which was great: 4 pieces of agedashi tofu and japchae.
We ordered a medium boat that had 25 pieces of sushi and 25 pieces of sashimi. It’s actually pretty good — shared among 4 people. We also had the bulgogi plate, which wasn’t that bad either.
Service was great — everybody was very friendly. However, we were in a room, so it was hard for us to wave down the waiter every now and then.
Otherwise, it was a typical sushi restaurant. Nothing amazing or whatever, but still a great place to go to.

Sushi House Japanese Restaurant is located in New Kennedy Square at Kenndy just South of Hwy 7.
It is a small Japanese restaurant nestled around all these Chinese restaurants. You will barely notice it! And it is runned by Korean.
Lunch Specials here start from $ 7.95 with choices of both Japanese and Korean dishes.
The appetitizers that comes with the lunch set includes soup, salad, a whole plate of edamame and Korean noodles.
The set sushi I order is $ 9.95. The fish is fresh and tasty.
The service here is fast and friendly.
I will be back again to try out some of the Korean dishes they offer.
They accepts Visa and Mastercard!